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Africa: All of Africa Today – August 17, 2026

Africa: All of Africa Today – August 17, 2026

  Morocco Detains Over 100 Migrants Near Ceuta Border Moroccan authorities have detained more than 100 migrants near the border with Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta amid fears of another mass crossing. At least 111 people, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, were reportedly detained around Fnideq. Police used tear gas to disperse groups gathered near the border….

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Africa: Can a Vaccine Built for One Ebola Virus Stop Another? the World Health Organization Is About to Find Out

Africa: Can a Vaccine Built for One Ebola Virus Stop Another? the World Health Organization Is About to Find Out

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended prioritising the Ervebo vaccine for testing in a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The vaccine was originally developed to protect against Zaire ebolavirus, the species responsible for the devastating west African epidemic just over a decade ago. It was not designed for the Bundibugyo…

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Africa: Can a Vaccine Built for One Ebola Virus Stop Another? the World Health Organization Is About to Find Out

Africa: Tanzania’s VAT Refund Revolution – the Quiet Reform That Could Unlock Billions in Private Investment

When governments unveil annual budgets, headlines focus on the big numbers: spending, growth and tax collection. But sometimes the real story sits quietly in the technical annexes. Tanzania’s 2026/27 budget, due to take effect from July, includes plans for 6.3%GDP growth and the biggest spending plan in the country’s history while narrowing the deficit. Yet…

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Trump says US to ‘substantially reduce’ military drills with South Korea | Donald Trump News

Trump says US to ‘substantially reduce’ military drills with South Korea | Donald Trump News

US president says he’s ‘not happy’ about the drills, citing his ‘very good relationship’ with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. Published On 17 Aug 202617 Aug 2026 US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with close ally South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader…

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RFID projects succeed or fail long before the first tag is deployed

RFID projects succeed or fail long before the first tag is deployed

Jeanne du Plessis, Solutions Manager, Osiris Technical Systems. RFID solutions enable bulk, contactless tracking of inventory and assets, helping organisations improve stock accuracy, accelerate supply chain logistics and reduce manual labour.  Jeanne du Plessis, Solutions Manager at Osiris Technical Systems, points out that there is a growing demand for RFID across industries, as businesses increasingly…

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